How to Care for Hawaiian Ginger
Hawaiian ginger is grown from rhizomes. The rhizomes selected for planting must have two eyes similar to what a potato eye looks like with a hook. There are five different varieties of Hawaiian ginger including pink, Kahill, blue, red and white. The perennial herb will grow from 3 to 15 feet tall, depending on the variety. Plants have spiraled leaves and dark colorful flowers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Plant the Hawaiian ginger plants in a well-draining soil that is rich in organic material, which can be obtained from using compost. The soil pH must be between 6.0 and 6.8. If you are unsure about the pH of the soil, have the soil tested at your local university agriculture office.
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Place ginger plants in an area where the plant will receive full sunlight, or in a location with partial shade and sun. If you are planting the pink variety, it will need at least 30 percent shade during the day.
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Keep plants warm. Temperatures must be above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if growing the red ginger. Ideal temperatures for ginger are above 60 degrees, and above 70 degrees for flower stalks to appear.
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Water the ginger once a week to keep the soil moist. Water more often if temperatures are extremely hot. Ginger needs at least 1 inch of water per week.
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Feed Hawaiian ginger once a month with 10-10-10 (nitrogen-phosphate-potassium) fertilizer. After adding fertilizer, water the soil thoroughly so the fertilizer does not burn the rhizomes.
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Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers and shoots with a pruning shears. Flowers stems should be cut back to the soil.
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